Jakarta, Feb. 24 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto affirmed that the Danantara Indonesia Investment Management Agency must become a national development instrument to optimize the management of Indonesia's wealth for the people's welfare.

"Danantara is not merely an investment management agency but must become a national development instrument to optimize our efforts in managing Indonesia's wealth," he remarked at the launch of the Danantara Indonesia Investment Management Agency at the Presidential Palace on Monday.

The president stated that the government has demonstrated its commitment to managing state assets with strict financial discipline and responsible governance.

According to Prabowo, the government secured almost US$2...